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LEARN HOW TO LEARN...ANYTHING...ON ACTIVE RAIN...

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas

Several of Deb's Buddies have been asking, "Deb, how did you do that?" Please keep in mind that Deb does not really know what Deb is doing. Deb simply knows that Active Rain is awesome!

Active Rain is comprised of many of the most talented and brilliant "computer gurus" alive today!  How does Deb know this you ask? Because up till a few measly months ago Deb didn't know the difference between Software and Hardware. Period. Not a clue. And, not much of an exaggeration.

                    Active Rain taught Deb how to Copy and Paste. Really! That was a major feat!

Today, she is (very amateurishly I might add) creating some pretty cool stuff! She is creating rough HTML (messy yes) but straying away from the WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) tab in to a more technical world! Photobucket

That was her then but this is ME now!

I am confident that I can LEARN HOW TO LEARN...ANYTHING...ON ACTIVE RAIN...

I am not coming in to do a "how to" post. Not me. I am not proficient enough in any one area to do so. I still don't know how they get the screen grabs to show you where to click on the screen.

Enough of what Deb doesn't know. Here's a peek at what Deb does know.

If you want to know...ANYTHING COMPUTER OR SOFTWARE RELATED...go to SEARCH. Right here. Active Rain Search. Type in what you want to learn. Voila, it won't just Rain, it will pour information. Easy to follow perfection.

I'll go try screen grabs. Okay, the first on the list is by Andy Gordon. I will try his instructions.

 

I did it! It literally took me 3 minutes...three minutes and I have learned something new and expanded my horizons!

Active Rain is becoming the new

Encyclopedia

of

bRainica!

 

 

Marchel Peterson, Liz Carter, Georgina Hunter and others have asked me to teach them how to do a slide show. Well, I've only done two ever so that would be tough. Here's how I learned!

Visit Candace Robinson's post on Free Flash Slide Show Software! Amazing Free Software - User Friendly! FREE

Candace taught me how to do this with her post. I simply typed in SLIDESHOW into our SEARCH and up came a host of "how to's". Candace's post was easy to read and follow. If I can do it anyone can!

 

Click on the Flash Slide Show Maker Professional for your FREE DOWNLOAD.

 

I discovered we must have the software SkyAlbum that generates the HTML for your slideshow.

      Sign up! It's free too!

 

Key Features:

No Flash skills required, everyone can make a stunning photo flash in minutes. 

  • Lots of transition effects, brings life to still images
  • Many built-in themes to choose from
  • Decorate your flash with built-in effects
  • It's FREE!
  • And more... . Photobucket

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                       Search no further. LEARN HOW TO LEARN---ANYTHING...ON ACTIVE RAIN...

Don't be afraid to try. It's quick, easy and fun. Take advantage of the wealth of information at our fingertips!

 

 

 

and Proud of it! 

 

Chris Oliver
Century 21, Preferred Properties - Reynolds Plantation, GA
I've been signed up for a while but haven't really used Active Rain the way it was intended. Again, like many, it's that pesky 24 hour day. I'm making myself carve out the time to do more though. As a self-taught geek I'm really looking forward to learning new skills here. Sounds like you've done pretty good yourself Deb. Just curious, what kind of time commitments did you have to make?
Apr 30, 2008 04:31 AM
Chris Gempeler
Breckenridge Mountain Top Realtors - Breckenridge, CO
Mountain Top Realtors

Deb,  I sighed up for sky album.  looks really cool.  Thanks for the tip!!

MTR 

Apr 30, 2008 07:58 AM
Chris Gempeler
Breckenridge Mountain Top Realtors - Breckenridge, CO
Mountain Top Realtors

Deb,  I sighed up for sky album.  looks really cool.  Thanks for the tip!!

MTR 

Apr 30, 2008 07:58 AM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Hey Chris Oliver,

Little by little. I've learned that if you go to certain communities they hold monthly contests...just normal things like for Localism. These are posts you create that earn extra points and google juice if your content is Optimized!

It just gives me a little extra boost to take the time and go the extra mile! If I can help you in anyway just let me know. All I can say is "I dunno".

Later in the rain~Deb

Chris Gempler, I'm glad you signed up for SkyAlbum! You will find a lot of good videos and individuals posting. If you use it with your Flash Slideshow you will be amazed at what you can do!

I hope you enjoy it!

Apr 30, 2008 08:06 AM
Sharon Hampton
Re/Max Around The Mountains - Blue Ridge, GA
Debra, I love active rain members! I have read so many blogs with a lot of great information that has helped me. I like playing with new tips that I have found on ar. My computer skills have improved and I am still learning.
Apr 30, 2008 08:21 AM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX
Sharon, good job!! That's exactly how I got started. It has required a true interest, a little time, lots of reading and some practice. What you learn here will carry with you into so many other facets of your future. I'm glad you're here. Later in the rain~Deb
Apr 30, 2008 08:24 AM
Judi Morgan
RETIRED - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX Real Estate

PhotobucketHi Deb, Sorry I missed this post -- I guess while I was out of town this past weekend.  It's great!  I'm like you, I was pretty good on the computer but have learned so much since I joined Active Rain!  There are too many people to thank for helping me.  One of these days I'll have to try to put a list together and thank them properly -- but I'm afraid I'll still leave someone out! 

I'm going to learn how to do the slide show now.  I have a different one or two so I figure I may as well add a third one to the list.

Apr 30, 2008 12:40 PM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

That's okay Judi, How did your weekend go? I know you were visiting family you lucky girl. I miss all my family. They are so far away. You are good on the web. We will all learn little by little. Great job!

Later in the rain~Deb

Apr 30, 2008 12:55 PM
Utah Dave
UtahDave.com Neighborhood Experts - South Jordan, UT
Homes for Sale - Utah

I like the ideas of saving info.  And your blog looks awesome.  Love the design!

May 01, 2008 02:16 PM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX
Thank you Utah Dave! I spent many years over designer's shoulders explaining what I wanted them to do. It is so empowering to at least come close to the design portion of my job! Thank you so much for the compliment. I can tell you it is appreciated. Later in the rain~Deb
May 01, 2008 02:44 PM
Dionne Morgan
Realty World Solano Realty - Vallejo, CA
Broker REALTOR ,GRI, e-PRO

Hey Debra, I see you are at it again. One great blog. Yes AR is the bomb. I am a living witness.

Thanks for being a great cheerleader in our community.

May 01, 2008 04:50 PM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX
Dionne!!! You are the very person that piqued my interest with all your diddies like the cheerleader! You are the smart one my dear. Good to hear from you! Take care and I'll see you Later in the rain~Deb
May 02, 2008 01:42 AM
Ryan Vivo
Gateway Realty - Fairfield, CA
NRBA Realtor Solano County, Gateway Realty 707-384-5894
I totally agree.  I feel that I have learned so much from active rain and I feel that anyone else could learn so much from this site.
May 02, 2008 03:21 AM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

You're right Ryan! Anything can be learned here. It just takes the time and patience to learn it. I'm taking things little by little! I do love learning. Later in the rain~Deb

May 17, 2008 03:50 PM
Kathy McGraw
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate

What's that old saying "you've come a long way baby!"  and Deb you surely have......:)

Jul 08, 2008 09:17 AM
Bill Blair
Coldwell Banker Realty - Covington, GA
Covington Georgia Realtor Covington Living Homes

Deb... Thanks dor the post.  I've been here almost a year this month (Wow! another milepost!), and there's not a single day that goes by (as cliche'd as that sounds) that I don't learn at least one new thing here in the Rain!

Jul 08, 2008 09:25 AM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Kathy, I love hearing from you! I've been so tied up lately I have not been able to peep out into the rain. Lord, it's good to be back to my friends! I appreciate your comment. I will be over to see you soon! Later in the rain~Deb

Jul 08, 2008 02:53 PM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Bill, you are so very welcome! Congratulations for your one year anniversary! Yea. A day in the rain can be VERY educational! Thanks for stopping by! Later in the rain~Deb

Jul 08, 2008 02:56 PM
Randy Veraguas
Success Real Estate - Hull, MA

Wow Deb, thanks for inviting me to join here!  Ooh what fun- I'm going to learn so much.  One question though, you chose to speak of Sky album for the flash slide show (I'm glad I'm typing that and not saying it! )  Anyway, can't get it to work, could be my end.  But what about Realestateshows.com, is that the same thing?  What's the big difference, one is free and the other is 125 a year.  Have you found benefits or anyone else reading this have any comments about what's the best slide show?  Thanks!  Randy

Jul 11, 2008 12:36 AM
Leslie Stewart
Oregon Licensed Broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate Professionals - Stayton, OR
Realtor, ABR, CRS, Oregon Licensed Broker

Great little snippets of knowledge.  I cant wait to try them out. Thanks

Jul 23, 2008 04:00 PM